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SOUTH TRAFFIC DIVISION
COLLISION INVESTIGATIONS OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Police Officer II Joseph Covarrubias, Serial No. 33978, has been selected as “Officer of the Year 2007. It is an honor for the men and women of South Traffic Division to recognize Officer Covarrubias as the Collision Investigations Officer of the Year for 2007. He was selected for this prestigious award because of his demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and willingness to go beyond the call of duty to assist citizens in the community. He was also selected for his developed compassion of professional competence in traffic collision investigations where he has been commended numerous times for showing outstanding dedication, hard work ethics, and sincere compassion for Department personnel and community members.
Officer Covarrubias displays strong leadership qualities and sets an excellent example for his fellow officers. He is known for his professional demeanor with everyone with whom he comes in contact, and sets a positive example for those his co-workers. He is a team player and because of his vast knowledge and maturity, his peers often call upon him for information and assistance when completing their traffic collision and arrest reports.
Officer Covarrubias grew up in the City of Norwalk and attended St. Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs, where he played four years of varsity football. After graduating from high school he attended Rio Hondo Junior College and majored in Administration of Justice.
Officer Covarrubias’s employment history started with “Mervyn’s Department Store” where he worked in Merchandise Marketing before joining the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) June 9, 1997. His LAPD work assignments include Central Patrol Division, Harbor Patrol Division, Pacific Patrol Division, Wilshire Patrol Division, and two tours of South Traffic Division- Traffic Collision Investigations. Officer Covarrubias lives in Rancho Cucamonga and enjoys a close knit family. He has three children, one son, 13-year old Joey, and two daughters, Hannah 4-years old and Chloe-10 months. He spends his off-duty time enjoying being a father to his children and a loving husband to his wife.
In recognition of his many accomplishments and work achievements, South Traffic Division is proud to recognize Police Officer II Joseph Covarrubias “Collision Investigating Officer of the Year” for 2007.
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